Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Croydon/Shirley-North

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CroydonPolice

Current Priorities

Issue

Following further reports of ASB and drug related crime we will Continue to hold crime prevention advice meetings and to carry out foot patrols and mobile patrols in marked and unmarked vehicles.

Action

Following reports across the Tollgate estate of ASB, drugs and possible cuckooing we will be holding community contact sessions and increasing police presence in the area along with working with local authorities to deter and stop any ASB, drug related offences and the potential associated violence.

Issue

There have previously been a number of motor vehicle crimes occurring in
The Glade/Gladeside. The ward team focussed on crime prevention through street briefings in the area as well as patrols in both marked and unmarked vehicles to deter and catch any potential offenders. This seemed to have the desired effect with a significant reduction in motor vehicle thefts in the area for a period of time. However, there appears to be an increase in these type of offences on the ward again.

Action

Through the use of contact sessions, street briefings and proactive patrolling the team aim to reduce the level of crime occuring on the ward through education on how to prevent our residents from becoming victims.

Issue

Following an increase in recorded shoplifting offences and some good positive work from the team, the ward panel were keen to maintain the work by adding it as one of the priorities.

Action

The team have been working with BP Shirley Road to tackle prolific shoplifting in the area, after the recent apprehension of two suspects and information received of others the we will continuing this work but will be adding stores along Wickham Road such as the Co-op to our investigations. We will be working with local business to catch prolific shoplifters on the ward.

Upcoming Events

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: St Johns Church, Shirley

When: 9 October 2025 at 19:00 - 9 October 2025 at 21:00